Maintenance Technician - Robotics & Control Systems

Overview

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson, established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

Maintenance Technician/Control Systems/Electrician will support production and operation needs, focusing on developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation and material handling equipment such as robots, conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets. Priority is on project installation and execution but potentially could be required to assist in the everyday equipment maintenance needs of the plant.

The hiring team is seeking a candidate who can work either a day shift, that is, Monday-Thursday 6 am-4:30 pm, or a weekend shift Friday-Sunday 6 am-6:30 pm. This will be determined upon interviewing.

• Create and maintain all robot and automation controls programs for all equipment. Implement automation opportunities for cost savings. Maintain robotic, control systems, and safety control systems including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems. Maintain all PLC and software, plant wide. Integrate existing and new equipment, as needed.
  
  (30%)
• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot motor controls, including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components. Troubleshoot industrial electrical, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24
  
  VDC systems. Assist in the mechanical maintenance of equipment, as needed. Support resources for guidance and assistance, and provide assistance to peers, as needed. Communicate technical issues to facilities and operations management. (30%)
• Train and educate fellow team members on PLC controls and robotic programming and any additional skills deemed necessary to improve the department. (30%)
• Back up for plant maintenance repairs and troubleshooting between projects. (10%)

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Certificate or Degree in electronic technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in systems controls and PLC programming in an industrial environment. Troubleshooting and repair of punch presses or related manufacturing equipment. Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems. Experience with advanced automation controls systems. Experience with programming industrial robots.
• 1 year of systems trainer or training experience
• Software:
  Knowledge of AutoCAD, Solid Works, Studio 5000.
• Focus and results:
  The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. Demonstrated sustained work ability in a fast-paced production environment.
• Attention to detail:
  Inspect and verify conformance to specifications.
• Speaking and communication:
  Communicate effectively with co-workers. Listen with full attention to what other people are saying, making sure to understand the needs being expressed, asking questions as appropriate without interrupting at an inappropriate time.
• Teamwork:
  Maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees. Demonstrate a genuine commitment to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
• Mathematics:
  Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
• Microsoft Office and computer skills:
  Ability to utilize MS Office and Teams to effectively complete work.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise…